Lyrics
Verse 1
Got a harp in one hand and a sling in the other
For the battles I 'fight 'I fight with 'these
Got a flock on the hill, 'but the Lord is my Shepherd
And I have all I need
Chorus
My life will tell the story of Your faithfulness
The highs, the lows, the fields, the thrones, how good You've been
Look how far we've come from watching sheep under the stars
After all this time I'm still after Your heart, I'm still after Your heart
After Your heart
Verse 2
Got a song in the storm, no fear in the valley
For I know the Lord will lead me through
Got a crown on my head and the keys to the kingdom
But I still bow to You
Oh, I still bow to You
Chorus
My life will tell the story of Your faithfulness
The highs, the lows, the fields, the thrones, how good You've been
Look how far we've come from watching sheep under the stars
After all this time I'm still after Your heart, I'm still after Your heart
After Your heart
Bridge
Surely Your goodness, surely Your grace will follow me all my days
Will follow me all my days
Surely Your mercy, surely Your name will follow me all my days
Follow me all my days
Chorus
My life will tell the story of Your faithfulness
The highs, the lows, the fields, the thrones, how good You've been
Oh, look how far we've come from watching sheep under the stars
After all this time I'm still after Your heart
Outro
Look how far we've come from watching sheep under the stars
And after all this time I'm still after Your heart, I'm still after Your heart
After Your heart
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“After Your Heart” retells David’s story through the images of a harp, a sling, a flock, a crown, and a throne. The movement from shepherding sheep to leading a kingdom highlights God’s faithfulness through sharply different circumstances. Success does not become the final measure of the life described; even with a crown and authority, the central posture remains one of bowing before God and seeking his heart.
The chorus treats both hardship and honor as parts of a single account of divine goodness. Fields, storms, valleys, and thrones all become places where God’s care can be remembered. The bridge closely echoes Psalm 23 by declaring that goodness and mercy follow throughout life, reinforcing the shepherd imagery introduced earlier. Taken together, the song presents devotion as steady allegiance rather than a response limited to favorable moments. Its portrait of David emphasizes dependence, worship, and the desire to remain close to God after circumstances and responsibilities have changed.
Related Scripture
- 1 Samuel 17:40 David goes to face Goliath carrying his shepherd’s sling.
- 1 Samuel 13:14 David is described as a man after God’s own heart.
- Psalm 23:6 David declares that goodness and mercy will follow throughout his life.